Members of the Héma-Québec workers’ union in Montreal ratified an agreement in principle reached with the employer last week on Sunday evening.
Among the 80 members who unanimously accepted the agreement are registration clerks at mobile collections or donation centers, call center agents, the volunteer relations agent and recruitment secretaries.
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They are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), affiliated with the FTQ.
Their collective agreement expired on April 1, 2023. An agreement in principle between the two parties was reached on July 23.
According to a union statement released Monday, the agreement includes wage increases totaling 17.4 per cent over five years, retroactive to April 1, 2023.
The union is also pleased to have been able to obtain a complete revaluation of inconvenience and responsibility bonuses and accelerated advancement in salary scales.
“Many of the negotiated elements will promote a much better work-life balance for our members,” said Chrystine Montplaisir, union advisor.
“This is a priority for us, as is staff retention, which should improve thanks to the gains made. Currently, the turnover rate is high. In addition, the salary increases obtained will allow employees to maintain their purchasing power.”
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
